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JCC offers free course for emergency prep
Every week we're reminded how it's important to be ready for a weather crisis or other emergency situation. In Virginia, hurricane season begins June 1 and the state wants you to be ready. Go to http://www.ReadyVirginia.gov to learn how. You can also...
Tags: Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Social Organizations, Girl Scouts of the USA, Rosalynn Carter, Alcohol Addiction
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Newport News man jumped, robbed near Dresden, Adams drives
NEWPORT NEWS — Man jumped, robbed At about 9:30 p.m. Thursday, police responded to One Stop mini mart in the 600 block of Dresden Drive, off Jefferson Avenue, to a robbery call. A 45-year-old Newport News man was in front of the store with...Tags: Theft, Riverside Regional Medical Center
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Newport News pair arrested on child neglect counts
NEWPORT NEWS — At about 7:08 p.m. Thursday, police responded to the 600 block of Ridley Circle to a complaint about a person with a gun, police said. When officers arrived at the location, about 1,000 feet from the Achievable Dream Academy, they...Tags: Child Abuse, Drug Trafficking
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Newport News and Hampton to share some services
In this week's packet of city correspondence, City Manager Neil Morgan said in a memo to City Council that Newport News and Hampton will start sharing services. One of the goals is to improve emergency services delivery (response time) along the cities'...Tags: Hampton (Hampton, Virginia)
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DP Buzz: Citizen input on Facebook "likes"
Editors' Note: "DP Buzz" is an interactive feature of the Daily Press Opinion Page. We email weekly questions on issues and topics affecting Peninsula-area citizens. Each week, subscribers can choose whether to weigh in or not with a short answer. Here is...Tags: Public Employees, Social Media, Government, Employment, Human Rights
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Several charged in Hampton burglaries
Daily PressHampton police have charged several people in connection to two Thursday burglaries. Jordain M. Burton, 18, of the first block of West Big Sky Drive in Hampton; Breyon Christian Rooks, 18, of the first block of West Lamington Road and a 16-year-old from...Tags: Theft, Prosecution
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Waterworks acting director named
NEWPORT NEWS – The Assistant Director of the city's Waterworks division will become acting director on June 1. Scott Dewhirst, who has been with Waterworks for more than 11 years, will succeed Brian Ramaley, who retires May 31 after 20 years as...Tags: Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Water Supply, Science and Technology, Engineering, York (York, Pennsylvania)
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Virginia Beach IT firm named "Small Business of the Year"
360IT Partners, a Virginia Beach information technology services company, was named "Small Business of the Year" by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce on Thursday. “We are proud to be a Hampton Roads business and are humbled by the recognition,...
Tags: Chesapeake (Chesapeake, Virginia), Science and Technology, Small Businesses, Hampton Roads, Technology
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GUEST POST: Should Memorial Day sales excite us?
Special to the Daily PressEditor's note: This is a guest post written by Jerry Tietjens, of Newport News, a writer and blogger for the bargain hunting website crazytowndeals.com. The retail industry has taken full advantage of Memorial Day over the years. The long weekend is...Tags: Science and Technology, Memorial Day, Macy's, Clothing, Accessories, and Shoes, Dresses (clothing)
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Country singer David Nail to play Newport News May 30
Up-and-coming country artists continue to circulate through a particular saloon in the City Center section of Newport News. Missouri country singer David Nail will perform at Toby Keith's I Love This Bar on Thursday, May 30. Nail, whose hits include...
Tags: Adele (music artist), Music, Entertainment, Toby Keith
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Gift shop in Virginia Beach named "Retailer of the Year"
Simply Selma's gift boutique in Virginia Beach won the Retail Alliance's "Retailer of the Year" award Thursday. In 1996, Kathy Axelrod opened the store in honor of her mother. Over time, the store became a “go to” spot for gifts but...
Tags: Chesapeake (Chesapeake, Virginia), Portsmouth (Portsmouth, Virginia), Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Personal Service
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